Assistant Controller With A National Company

Assistant Controller

Waste Connections is hiring! Are you a driven accounting professional ready to take the next step in your career? Waste Connections is seeking a high-energy Assistant Controller to join our team in Knoxville, TN. This role is designed as a stepping stone to a District Controller position at one of our many locations nationwide.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead monthly financial close processes and prepare financial statements for assigned operating locations.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and ensure accuracy.
• Analyze and report significant financial variances against budget and forecast.
• Prepare and present a rolling three-month financial forecast each month.
• Conduct rate analysis and provide strategic financial insights.
• Communicate financial information effectively with operational teams.
• Manage accounting data flow between remote facilities and corporate systems.
• Support quarterly Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and internal reviews.
• Participate in annual budgeting and financial planning processes.
• Train non-financial staff on internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial statement interpretation.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For :

Why Waste Connections?

Waste Connections is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.